May 22, 2010
Moms Like Me
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I am so excited to introduce another amazing woman for our Moms Like Me interview this week. Her name is Chele Chesnut, mother to three boys ages 14, 12, and 4, and one seven year old girl. Her hometown is York, Pennsylvania, but she now currently lives at the beach in North Carolina.
* What are your favorite activities with your children?
I always enjoyed blowing bubbles with the young ones. So much giggling! :) Coloring with them. And for the older ones, mainly watching them play sports and being involved in our church. However, we like to play cards and games too!
*What are YOUR personal hobbies?
To be honest, I really don't have any kind of crafty hobbies. They can change from season to season! I'm actually dwelling in that very thing as we speak, I don't have an answer at the moment.
*What have you found to be the most rewarding aspect of mothering?
Watching my children respect and love others. When I get compliments about how well behaved and polite they are. I know I've done the best job I can! Not just those things but when I see their faith in action. I know Jesus is so proud of us all! :)
*What have you found to be the most challenging aspect of mothering?
The what's and what not's I should allow my teens to do. That has definitely been a struggle. You don't want to keep them in a bubble, they'll never learn life lessons. However, you also don't want to let them do things that may hurt them or others. It's such a fine line.
*What advice would you like to share with other moms?
Advice.... hmmm. Not sure I am qualified for that. All I can say, is pray for them always. Keep them in church activities and let them learn from your actions. So watch what you do, they are watching if you think they are or not! Be a Proverbs 31 Woman (mother and wife!)
*How do you find time to cultivate your own personal relationship with the Lord?
I call them conversations with God. You know, it's hard to find time to do this but after a recent bible study I've learned that I can be talking with him while I'm doing dishes or while I'm cleaning bathrooms. Anytime! So I make the most of it that way. I tried doing devotions every night and every morning. It's hard to fit them in with life. At least at our home! So instead of fretting over it, I do it all day long!
*Is there anything else about yourself that you would like to share?
I think all Mom's do things differently. I've found some work for me and some don't. I used to get really worked up when something doesn't work right or the way it did for another Mom. However, that has changed cause guess what I realized? God only gives us what we can handle, he's there 24/7 to help us. Just keep that in mind with all issues in life! He shows us the way if we can just be still and listen. Psalms 25:4-5.
I am so thankful to Chele for sharing with us this week! If you would like to get to know her a little more, make sure to check out her personal blog, The Bona Fide Life, as well as the encouraging website she founded, Gather Inspirit.
Don't miss Moms Like Me next week as we meet a mother with characteristics we can all admire!
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5 comments:
It's great learning more about you Chele!
Loved getting to know you Chele!
Hi Chele! Great to see a little more into your life as a mom!!
It's nice to get to know you more, Chele! It's good to hear from a mom who's a little further down the road with boys... thanks for your words!
Thank you all for your sweet comments and thank you Rachel for interviewing me!! :) @Michelle from Some Girl... boys are definitely easier! I can attest having three boys and one girl! LOL.
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